Edgar Poole Palmer married Helen Clark, from Windsor, Nova Scotia. He resided at Newton, Massachusetts, and later at North Rustico, Prince Edward Island, where he was a real estate developer.1

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Edgar Poole Palmer was enumerated on the census of 1 June 1911 in the household of Mary ElizaWalker in Lot 11, Freeland, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with widowed Eliza (Walker) Palmer were her sons Robert, Allan Edgar and Ingham, and her mother-in-law, Isabell Palmer.4

She was born on 3 March 1890 in Kingston, Kent County, New Brunswick, Canada; the informant for this Late Registration of Birth was her older sister, Annie Laura (Palmer) Orr, dated 3 July 1956, at Chatham, Northumberland County, New Brunswick. Kingston was renamed to Rexton.1

He was enumerated on the census of 1861 in the household of StephenPalmer in Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick; included in the household with Stephen (age 26) were his wife Mary Sanbourne (age 26), and infant Edwin Bruce (4 months). Stephen's occupation was listed as farmer. The family religion was Free Baptist.4

Edwin Bruce Palmer is commonly known as Edwin in 1871; in the 1871 census record.1

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

He was enumerated on the census of 7 April 1871 in the household of StephenPalmer in Parish of Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick; Included in the household were Stephen's wife Mary (Sanbourne), and sons Edwin, Harry and James. Stephen's occupation was listed as farmer. The family religion was Free Christian Baptist.5

Marriage*

Edwin Bruce Palmer married MaryBalmain, daughter of Balmain, on 8 May 1889; St. John Daily Sun, 10 May 1889.m. At residence of officiating minister, Rev. B.H. Nobles, 8th instant., Bruce Palmer / Miss May Belman, both of Queens County.6

Eliza Jane Palmer was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of Charles B.Bernard in Lot 20, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Charles were his wife Jane (Palmer), children Barbara Ann (age 9), May Maud (age 7), John Edmund (age 5), Joseph Palmer (age 3) and Sadie Inez (age 8 months). Charles was a farmer. The family religion was Presbyterian.5

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Eliza Jane Palmer was enumerated on the census of 1891 in the household of Charles B.Bernard in Lot 20, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Charles were his wife Eliza Jane (Palmer), children John (age 14), Joseph (age 12), Sadie (age 10), Maggie (age 8), Hugh (age 6), Donald (age 5), Louisa (age 3) and William (age 2).6

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Eliza Jane Palmer was enumerated on the census of 8 May 1901 in the household of Charles B.Bernard in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Charles were his wife Jane (Palmer), children Harvey (age 10), Margaret (age 19) and Hugh (age 18). Charles was a stone mason. The family religion was Presbyterian.3

Elizabeth H. Palmer married JosephEstabrooks, son of Rev.ElijahEstabrooksII and MaryWhittemore; Joseph and Elizabeth lived in Canning, that name was changed to Waterborough, and shared with Jarvis Estabrooks, his brother, a double house and lot which was part of their father's original farm.

Emma Palmer was enumerated on the census of 1861 in the household of StephenPalmer in Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick; included in the household with Stephen (age 57) were his wife Phebe Coy (age 48), Emma (age 25), Daniel (age 23), Albert (age 20), Frances (age 13), Phebe (age 10) and Alice (age 7). Stephen's occupation was listed as farmer. The family religion was Free Baptist.2

Citations

[S205] Florence C. Estabrooks, Genealogy of the Anglo-Dutch Estabrooks Family of the Saint John River, New Brunswick (Saint John, New Brunswick: privately published, 1935, revised 1958). Hereinafter cited as Genealogy of the Anglo-Dutch Estabrooks Family.

Ernest W. Palmer was enumerated on the census of April 1881 in the household of DanielPalmer in Central Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with Daniel (age 43) were his wife Alice Coy (age 25), their children Julia (age 10), Clarance (age 4) & Ernest (age 2), and Daniel's mother Phebe Coy (age 63). Daniel was a farmer. The family religion was Free Christian Baptist. They lived in the house adjacent to Daniel's first cousin George Palmer.1

Death*

Ernest W. Palmer died before 1887; his brother Ernest Winnifred Palmer was born in 1887.2

Citations

[S1848] Public Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, PANB - Index to Late Registration of Births, 1810-1906 (RS141A1b), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada, Code 1887-P-2. Microfilm F18776. Hereinafter cited as PANB - Index to Late Registration of Births, 1810-1906 (RS141A1b).

Ethel Ruth Palmer was enumerated on the census of April 1881 in the household of GeorgePalmer in Central Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with George (age 42) were his wife Christean McAlpine (age 30), George's brother Bradford (age 44), his wife Adelaide McAlpine (age 33), their children Fred (age 11), Ethel (age 1) and Judson (age 2 months). Also in the household were three unrelated servants, all born in England. George and Bradford were farmers. The family religion was Free Christian Baptist. They lived in the house adjacent to George's first cousin Daniel Palmer.5

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Ethel Ruth Palmer was enumerated on the census of 1891 in the household of BradfordPalmer in Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household were Bradford's second wife, Adelaide (McAlpine), sons Fred and John, daughter Ethel, and Sydney Wakeham (domestic, aged 18). Bradford's occupation was listed as farmer. The family religion was Free Baptist.6

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Ethel Ruth Palmer was enumerated on the census of 17 April 1901 in the household of BradfordPalmer in Parish of Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household were his wife, Adelaide, sons Fred and John, daughter Ethel, Sydney J. Wakeham (domestic) and May Jenkins (a teacher boarding here). Bradford's occupation was listed as farmer, Fred's as farmer's son. John was listed as a student.7

Citations

[S1848] Public Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, PANB - Index to Late Registration of Births, 1810-1906 (RS141A1b), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada, Code 1879-P-3. Microfilm F18776. Hereinafter cited as PANB - Index to Late Registration of Births, 1810-1906 (RS141A1b).

Ezra Palmer was enumerated on the census of 2 April 1871 in the household of LawrencePalmer in Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household were his wife Mary Ann (Fisher), sons Ezra, Lonzo (Alonzo), Jacob, Thomas, Stephen, Daniel, George, Albert and Benjamin, and daughter Francis. Lawrence's occupation was listed as farmer, as was the oldest son Ezra. The family religion was Free Christian Baptist.2

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Ezra Palmer was enumerated on the census of 4 April 1881 in the household of LawrencePalmer in Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household of Lawrence (age 66) were his wife Mary Ann Fisher (age 60), sons Ezra (age 32), Elonzo (age 30), Jacob (age 28), Thomas (age 26), Stephen (age 24), Daniel (age 22), George (age 20), Albert (age 18) and Franklin (age 15). Lawrence's occupation was listed as farmer, as was the oldest son Ezra. The family religion was Free Christian Baptist.3

Ezra Persant Palmer was enumerated on the census of 31 March 1901 in the household of Jacob S.Palmer in Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household were his wife Rebecca, daughters Jenella, Bessie and Mina (entered as Wina on the census form), son Ezra and Jacob's brother Daniel. The family religion was Adventist, except for Jenella and Daniel, who were First Baptist. Jacob's occupation was listed as farmer, and Daniel as saw miller.3

Frances Ann Palmer was enumerated on the census of 1861 in the household of StephenPalmer in Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick; included in the household with Stephen (age 57) were his wife Phebe Coy (age 48), Emma (age 25), Daniel (age 23), Albert (age 20), Frances (age 13), Phebe (age 10) and Alice (age 7). Stephen's occupation was listed as farmer. The family religion was Free Baptist.3

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Frances Ann Palmer was enumerated on the census of 1871 in the household of StephenPalmer in Parish of Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick; included in the household with Stephen (age 67) were his wife Phebe Coy (age 57), daughters Frances (age 22), Phebe (age 19) and Alice (age 16). Stephen's occupation was listed as farmer. The family religion was Free Christian Baptist.4

Frances Mary Palmer was enumerated on the census of 2 April 1871 in the household of LawrencePalmer in Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household were his wife Mary Ann (Fisher), sons Ezra, Lonzo (Alonzo), Jacob, Thomas, Stephen, Daniel, George, Albert and Benjamin, and daughter Francis. Lawrence's occupation was listed as farmer, as was the oldest son Ezra. The family religion was Free Christian Baptist.10

Frances Mary Palmer was enumerated on the census of 6 April 1891 in the household of EliphaletMcCutcheon in Cambridge, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with Eliphalet (age 51) were his wife Frances Mary Palmer (age 44), children Thomas (age 12), John (age 10), Lena (age 9), Leopold (age 7) and Arthur/Odbur (age 5). Eliphalet's occupation was recorded as farmer, Thomas, John, Leopold and Arthur as farmer's sons. The family religion was Free Baptist.5

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Frances Mary Palmer was enumerated on the census of 1901 in the household of EliphaletMcCutcheon in Cambridge, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with Eliphalet (age 61) were his wife Frances Mary Palmer (age 53), children Thomas (age 22), John (age 20), Lena (age 19), Leopold (age 17), Odbur (age 15) and Mary (age 9). Eliphalet's occupation was recorded as farmer, Thomas, John, Leopold and Odbur as farmer's sons. The family religion was Free Baptist.11

[S1848] Public Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, PANB - Index to Late Registration of Births, 1810-1906 (RS141A1b), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. Hereinafter cited as PANB - Index to Late Registration of Births, 1810-1906 (RS141A1b).

[S1848] Public Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, PANB - Index to Late Registration of Births, 1810-1906 (RS141A1b), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada, Code 1848-P-1. Microfilm F18749. Hereinafter cited as PANB - Index to Late Registration of Births, 1810-1906 (RS141A1b).

Frederick Wilmot Palmer Sr. was enumerated on the census of 1871 in the household of BradfordPalmer in Parish of Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick; included in the household with Bradford were his wife, Ruth A., and son Frederick. Bradford's occupation was listed as farmer. The family religion was Free Christian Baptist.6

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Frederick Wilmot Palmer Sr. was enumerated on the census of April 1881 in the household of GeorgePalmer in Central Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with George (age 42) were his wife Christean McAlpine (age 30), George's brother Bradford (age 44), his wife Adelaide McAlpine (age 33), their children Fred (age 11), Ethel (age 1) and Judson (age 2 months). Also in the household were three unrelated servants, all born in England. George and Bradford were farmers. The family religion was Free Christian Baptist. They lived in the house adjacent to George's first cousin Daniel Palmer.7

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Frederick Wilmot Palmer Sr. was enumerated on the census of 1891 in the household of BradfordPalmer in Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household were Bradford's second wife, Adelaide (McAlpine), sons Fred and John, daughter Ethel, and Sydney Wakeham (domestic, aged 18). Bradford's occupation was listed as farmer. The family religion was Free Baptist.8

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Frederick Wilmot Palmer Sr. was enumerated on the census of 17 April 1901 in the household of BradfordPalmer in Parish of Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household were his wife, Adelaide, sons Fred and John, daughter Ethel, Sydney J. Wakeham (domestic) and May Jenkins (a teacher boarding here). Bradford's occupation was listed as farmer, Fred's as farmer's son. John was listed as a student.9

1911 Canada Census, Household #109 of Frederick W. Palmer, Hampstead, New Brunswick. Included in the household were his wife Bertha, son Roy, George Lowery and Luther McIntyre (domestics/labourers). Frederick's occupation was listed as farmer. The family religion was Baptist.

Frieda and Albert Palmer on a wood pile in Moncton, ca. 1913. Click on any face to view that person's page.

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Frieda Ruth Palmer was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of George NormanPalmer in 199 Highfield St., Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with George (age 48) were his wife Hattie Brown (age 46), their children Albert (age 18) & Frieda (age 15), his mother Sheloah (Durgan) Heffer (age 78) and mother-in-law Amelia (Seaman) Brown (age 73). George was an accountant. Albert & Frieda were students in school. The family religion was Methodist except for the mother and mother-in-law, who were Baptists.5

She was buried on 22 August 2003 in Palmer Cemetery, Central Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada. Her ashes, in a sealed urn, were buried by her son David, above her father's casket. She dearly loved both the farm and her father, and there is no doubt that this is where she would have wanted to be buried.Inscription: PALMER / George Norman Palmer / 1873-1942 / His Daughter / Frieda Ruth Palmer / B. 25 Mar. 1906 / D. 11 Feb. 1995.2

George Palmer was enumerated on the census of 1861 in the household of MarcusPalmerJr. in Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick; included in the household with Marcus (age 64) were his wife Julia Coy (age 52), their children Bradford (age 24), George (age 23) and Sarah (age 15). Marcus was a farmer. The family religion was Free Baptist.3

Name of Albert L. Slip as entered on the index card at the Gagetown Archives. Proper spelling is likely Slipp. I assume he was a witness. In the Index to Marriage Bonds, James S. May is listed as a co-signer.4,5,6

Census HeadHousehold*

George Palmer was head of the household in the census of 1871 in Parish of Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada; listed in the household with George were his wife Christean, father Marcus and mother Julia. George and Julia were listed has having married with the last twelve months. His occupation was listed as farmer. The family religion was Free Christian Baptist.7

1871 Canada Census, Parish of Hampstead, Queens County (District #177), New Brunswick. Household #16 of George Palmer. Page 4. Listed in the household with George were his wife Christean, father Marcus and mother Julia, and John Spillman, labourer. George and Julia were listed has having married with the last twelve months. His occupation was listed as farmer. The family religion was Free Christian Baptist. In the infirmaties column, Marcus was listed as being of "unsound mind".

Census HeadHousehold

He was head of the household in the census of April 1881 in Central Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with George (age 42) were his wife Christean McAlpine (age 30), George's brother Bradford (age 44), his wife Adelaide McAlpine (age 33), their children Fred (age 11), Ethel (age 1) and Judson (age 2 months). Also in the household were three unrelated servants, all born in England. George and Bradford were farmers. The family religion was Free Christian Baptist. They lived in the house adjacent to George's first cousin Daniel Palmer.8

1881 Canada Census, Central Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick. Household of George Palmer, his wife Christean McAlpine, George's brother Bradford, his wife Adelaide McAlpine, their children Fred, Ethel and Judson. Also in the household were three unrelated servants, all born in England.

George Palmer was head of the household in the census of 24 April 1891 in Wakefield, Carleton County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with George (age 53) was his second wife Junietta Carpenter (age 32). George was a farmer. They were Free Christian Baptists.11

1891 Canada Census, Wakefield, Carleton County, New Brunswick. Household of George Palmer and his second wife Junietta Carpenter.

[S3640] Microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 1871 Canada Census, Parish of Hampstead, Queens County (District #177), New Brunswick. Household #16 of George Palmer. Page 4. Listed in the household with George were his wife Christean, father Marcus and mother Julia. George and Julia were listed has having married with the last twelve months. His occupation was listed as farmer. The family religion was Free Christian Baptist.

George Palmer was enumerated on the census of 2 April 1871 in the household of LawrencePalmer in Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household were his wife Mary Ann (Fisher), sons Ezra, Lonzo (Alonzo), Jacob, Thomas, Stephen, Daniel, George, Albert and Benjamin, and daughter Francis. Lawrence's occupation was listed as farmer, as was the oldest son Ezra. The family religion was Free Christian Baptist.3

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

George Palmer was enumerated on the census of 4 April 1881 in the household of LawrencePalmer in Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household of Lawrence (age 66) were his wife Mary Ann Fisher (age 60), sons Ezra (age 32), Elonzo (age 30), Jacob (age 28), Thomas (age 26), Stephen (age 24), Daniel (age 22), George (age 20), Albert (age 18) and Franklin (age 15). Lawrence's occupation was listed as farmer, as was the oldest son Ezra. The family religion was Free Christian Baptist.4

PALMER, GEORGE MCLEAN - The death of George McLean Palmer of CentralHampstead occurred on Sunday, May 19th, 2002 at the Oromocto Public Hospital. He was born in UpperGagetown, NB, the son of the late Weldon and Evelyn (Chase) Palmer and thehusband of Greta (Boulter) Palmer. George was a trucker for many years withBrunswick Petroleum before retiring, he was a active member of the NewBrunswick Lodge #22 and F&AM and the Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite ofSaint John, NB, he enjoyed Camping and Boating and spending time with familyand friends. Survived by his wife Greta, two sons, Richard of Calgary, ABand Robert and his companion Cathy of St. Andrews, NB; one daughter SusanMorris (Patrick) of Grand Bay, Saint John, NB; three granddaughters,Patricia and Vanessa Morris and Carley (Palmer) Schofield; one brother Lloyd(Nina) of Chipman, NB and one sister Doris Dale (Reginald) of CentralHampstead, NB; several nieces and nephews. Visitation will take place atOromocto Select Community Funeral Home, 108 Winnebago Street, on Tuesday,May 21st, from 2:00 -8:30 PM. Masonic Lodge # 22 will hold tribute serviceon Tuesday evening at 7:00 PM at the funeral home. Funeral service will takeplace at the Oromocto Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, May 22nd, at 2:00PM. Rev. Paul Thompson will officiate. Interment will take place in thePalmer Family Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donation to the New BrunswickLung Association or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciatedby the family.3

He was born on 22 February 1873 in Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada; Edgar Blanchard Palmer, 1st cousin of George Norman Palmer, was the declarant for George's Late Registration of Birth, dated at Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, 31 December 1941.4,5

George Norman Palmer was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of Albert NormanPalmer in Central Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada; listed in the household were his wife Sheloah (Durgan) and son George Norman. Albert's occupation was listed as merchant (possibly a butcher). The family religion was listed as Free Baptist.6

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

George Norman Palmer was enumerated on the census of 20 April 1891 in the household of Albert NormanPalmer in Central Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household were his wife, Sheloah (Durgan) and son George. His occupation was listed as merchant. The family religion was Baptist. The house was described as wooden, 1.5 stories and 8 rooms.7

George Norman Palmer was enumerated on the census of 1901 in the household of WilliamBrown in Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; Early in their marriage, George and Hattie (Brown) Palmer, my maternal grandparents, were lodgers in the household of William Brown. It is not yet known if there is a reationship between William and Hattie. This would have been a boarding house, as there were twenty one other people listed as lodgers in the 1901 census, including William F. Hicks and his wife Theora A. Gibson, my 1st cousin, 3r. George was listed as being a clerk, and a Baptist.10

Census HeadHousehold*

George Norman Palmer was head of the household in the census of 1921 in 199 Highfield St., Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with George (age 48) were his wife Hattie Brown (age 46), their children Albert (age 18) & Frieda (age 15), his mother Sheloah (Durgan) Heffer (age 78) and mother-in-law Amelia (Seaman) Brown (age 73). George was an accountant. Albert & Frieda were students in school. The family religion was Methodist except for the mother and mother-in-law, who were Baptists.3

Entry in Prominent People of New Brunswick: "Palmer, George Norman. Regional Auditor, Canadian National Railway, Moncton, N.B., was born at Hampstead in the County of Queens, on February 22nd, 1873, the son of Albert Palmer and Sheloa A. Durgan.After finishing school in New Brunswick, Mr. Palmer spent about two years in the west in the hotel business and on railway construction work. Returning east he was about one year in Boston as a salesman. He resigned this position and returned to New Brunswick, where he took a special course in bookkeeping and accountancy, at the conclusion of which he accepted a position with Messrs. Huestis & White, later the Sussex Mercantile Company. After four years with that firm he joined the staff of the Imperial Oil Co. at St. John. Nine months later he entered the service of the Intercolonial Railroad as clerk in the accounting department. He was appointed Chief Clerk, Auditor of Disbursements, Intercolonial Railway, on February 1st, 1907; Auditor of Disbursements, Canadian Government Railways, Nov. 17th, 1918; Regional Comptroller, Canadian National Railways, April 15th, 1929. On June 1st, 1930, the title of that position was changed to that of Regional auditor, Canadian National Railways.

Mr. Palmer is a member of the Moncton City Club, the Knights of Pythias. He is interested in gardening, fishing, automobiling.

On January 5th, 1898, Mr. Palmer married Harriet J. Brown. They have two boys and one girl. Albert Harold the eldest boy, was born December 11th, 1902. Having graduated from Moncton High School he obtained his B.Sc. degree from Mount Allison University, Sackville, and his Ph.D. degree from Columbia University, New York. Since graduating he is on the faculty of of the Department of Chemistry, University and Bellevue Hospital, Medical College, New York University, New York. The other boy, John Hugh, was born January 21st, 1928. He is now attending school (4th grade). The girl, Frieda Ruth, was born on March 25th, 1906, and married George L. Walker, who is Treasurer and Town Clerk of Sackville.Mr. Palmer is a Baptist. Address, Moncton, N.B."11

Family

Citations

[S1848] Public Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, PANB - Index to Late Registration of Births, 1810-1906 (RS141A1b), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. Hereinafter cited as PANB - Index to Late Registration of Births, 1810-1906 (RS141A1b).

[S8192] Certificate of Registration of Birth, George Norman Palmer, 22 February 1873, recorded 31 December 1941, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. PANB microfilm F18762, Code 1873-P-1.

[S432] Death Certificate - George Norman Palmer, Microfilm Registration #36958, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. Hereinafter cited as Death Certificate - George Norman Palmer.

[S124] Compiled by Lieut.-Colonel C. H. McLean, editor, Prominent People of New Brunswick (Saint John, New Brunswick: Biographical Society of Canada, 1937). Hereinafter cited as Prominent People of New Brunswick.

[S2184] Public Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, PANB - Index to Late Registration of Births, 1810-1906 (RS141A1b), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada, Code 1902-801587, Microfilm F18904. Hereinafter cited as PANB - Index to Late Registration of Births, 1810-1909 (RS141A1b).

[S2184] Public Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, PANB - Index to Late Registration of Births, 1810-1906 (RS141A1b), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada, Code 1906-802136, Microfilm F21265. Hereinafter cited as PANB - Index to Late Registration of Births, 1810-1909 (RS141A1b).

Gideon was a lieutenant in Delancey's Corps (another name for the Westchester County Loyalists), and became a Captain in the Westmorland County Militia. For a time, according to W.C. Milner's account of the early history of Dorchester, Gideon Palmer and Titus Knapp had been in business together at Fort Cumberland, but Palmer sold out his share of the business and moved to Dorchester; but the account also says that he lived "when he first came with the Loyalists at Green Hill, Westmorland Point". (These notes were extracted from The Journal, St. John, N.B., year unknown)

There is a dress sword on display in Jones House, King's Landing Historical Settlement, near Kingsclear, N.B., although the true origin of the sword is not known. The sword was won at the estate auction of Arlie Palmer by the Kings Landing Historical Settlement. Arlie claimed that the sword was originally owned by Gideon Palmer of Dorchester, New Brunswick, and that Gideon was the father of Marcus Palmer of Queens County. There has never been found any evidence that Gideon ever visited the Palmers of Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick. Gideon had a son named Marcus, and he has been confused with the Queens County Marcus, most notably in print by Othniel Merritt.2

Living*

Capt. Gideon Palmer was living; of New York. A native of Westchester Co., New York, Palmer lived on Frog's Neck. He joined the British on Long Island in 1776, and served afterwards as a lieutenant in the Westchester Refugees. Palmer settled after the war in Westmorland Co., New Brunswick, and estimated his loss at £300 sterling. He was awarded £20 sterling.3

Capt. Gideon Palmer witnessed the of StephenSeamanSr. in 1785; Stephen Seaman and others, The Westchester Loyalists. Warrant to Survey, Surveyor's Report. The Surveyor's Certificate shows a Draft Grant: 31,750 acres. Cobequid Road, the road from Fort Cumberland to Fort Belcher, on the eastern side. Bounded in part by the northern boundary line of Londonderry, County of Cumberland. The following names appear on the Draft Grant: not all listed here, but do include Stephen Seaman, Ezekiah Seaman, John Crawford, Jacamiah Seaman and Gideon Palmer.4

Death*

Capt. Gideon Palmer died on 6 October 1824 in Saint John, New Brunswick, at age 74; "Palmer, Gideon. A coroner of Westmorland County, New Brunswick. Died at St. John, in 1824, aged seventy-five."1,5

Citations

[S257] Lorenzo Sabine, compiler, Biographical Sketches of Loyalists of the American Revolution (Baltimore, Maryland: Meckler Publishing/Clearfield, 1864/1984). Hereinafter cited as Biographical Sketches of Loyalists of the American Revolution.

[S119] Lorenzo Sabine, compiler, Loyalists of the American Revolution, Biographical Sketches, with an Historical Essay, in two volumes. (Baltimore: Little, Brown & Co., 1864), "Died at St. John, in 1824, aged seventy five.". Hereinafter cited as Loyalists of the American Revolution.

Harry E. or C. Palmer was enumerated on the census of 7 April 1871 in the household of StephenPalmer in Parish of Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick; Included in the household were Stephen's wife Mary (Sanbourne), and sons Edwin, Harry and James. Stephen's occupation was listed as farmer. The family religion was Free Christian Baptist.2